PM40066: RPE gives 'java.lang.NullPointerException' error.

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• RPE aborts the extractions with a
  'java.lang.NullPointerException' error if the root element of
  the XML file generated has the same name as the child element
  used in the XML file.
  
  The attachments to reproduce this issue can be found at
  ftp://ftp.emea.ibm.com/fromibm/pmr/93602,003,756/93602.003.756.M
  W_Case_3956.zip
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  This is due to the missing checking in XML driver load.
  

Problem conclusion

• Fixed in XML driver load.
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  TLOGIC PUBL ENG

• Fixed component ID

  5724V98PE

Applicable component levels

• R111 PSN

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